Wednesday, December 30, 2009

"Shut the coffin door, I've died in McQueens!"


Paris, October 2009. A fashion show was collaborated with the talents and creativity of Alexander McQueen. A man known to the fashion world for his futuristic approach in clothing, but yet accomplishing that challenge by mixing it with today's fashion trend. We gaga over his heels, his jackets and one of a kind corset dresses.But when do we see his creation walking the pavements of the city? If you know Alexander McQueen, you know who's working his clothes. McQueen's clothing gives us the advantage to dress ahead, by allowing us to take a chance.

The debut of the Armadillo Stilletto has recieved remarkable criticism. The Huffington Post states, "To die or to be killed?" It's to die for. A new move, a new look for the modern woman. We crave for new looks, for new talents, and to be ahead in the fashion world. Those of us deep inside who are true fashionista's, wait patiently for a bold new move in the fashion industry. The hours and hours it takes to create a look, or a new trend is spent countlessly for people like us.

In less then two years, we will see this shoe in a revised creation or perhaps it will remain in it's own originality. Remember how we responded to the Gladiator heels, noone liked them. First question asked, "how are we suppose to walk in those?" And now, every woman who understands and appreciates fashion, has a pair of gladiators in there closets. Imagine Armadillo's paired with leggings and a boyfriend jacket, or skinny jeans with a plaid long sleeve with a studded gothic Hermes belt, and clutch. It's a look that will be rocked by any woman with confidence.

This Stilletto is the beginning to a new era of the heel. Thank God! I hate to say this, but women were beginning to look so boring with a pump, or wedge. Now, they have a new friend. If I had the honor to be a woman, I would own a pair of these in every color, shape and form. I would mow the lawn in them, while I sport a Chanel Vintage Suit. Do it, work with it, be creative with it. Most importantly, "shut the coffin door, you've just died in McQueens."

Adrian Lisa

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Confessions of a skirt man


For the last two years, I've been waiting anxiously for the man skirt to arrive. Making it's debut on the hips and talents of world-renowned Marc Jacobs, in 2007 . His bold attempt, to add to today's metro-sexual man's closet. He walks the catwalk sporting a tailored black pleaded knee length skirt, paired with distressed black leather boots, a plain white henley t-shirt and a black blazer. Besides the skirt: the plain white t-shirt, black boots and blazer; is the norm and typical look for men.


Making the revised look come alive in modern masculinity, and keeping the man's persona known as masculine.


Yes, we've seen men in skirts, kilts that is. But this isn't a kilt, this is a new ensembel for our generation male. A look that can be percieved as feminine. It's a confident and high-fashion look, for the likes of any man that taps into the metro-sexual world.


May I remind you, eight years ago every man despised Capri pants, and man scaping. Fast forward to today, and I bet you every man has a pair of Capri pants, or shorts that are similar to the resemblance of the capri, and has his favorite beautician on speed-dial. This will take time to evolve, just like any other new trend.


The first retailer to introduce the man skirt, H&M. H&M advertised(see picture above)the man skirt on a full page spread in a local DC literary publication. H&M, one of the largest leading retailers for young and hip-trend setter's, is paving the way for this tres chic influence.


I've recently met a man, who is now my boyfriend. When he learned my obsession with this new trend, he could only respond with "oh my god, NO" and a look of deprived masculinity. I would forward him pictures of Marc Jacobs wearing the skirt, and all the different concepts Marc pairs it with. It's not any different from what men wear on a daily basis, just a new way. Getting away from the daily boring look of jeans and khakis. We can thank Marc Jacobs for creating a new look for the fashion inclined man.


A few weeks later, I was able to special order the skirt from the fashion house of Marc Jacobs. I'm thinking of the many ways I will dress this iconic concept. Till then, I will continue to invest in my closet and fashion sense. After all, I am a man that taps into the metro-sexual world.


Adrian Lisa